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This is my interpretation of challenging Sonata Bm Double Presto. Nevermind the rough recording (I wanted to capture the authentic flow and the feel so sometimes you´ll here some fret buzz in especially in difficult passages) this is something you should put in your daily practise routine. Replace boring scales with beautiful classical music...

Tonight: I plug a string, Richard wears a hat, and James broke needle. Yeah, it should be a new episode one of my most favourite TV show ever – the mighty macho funny entertainment called Top Gear. Here is my variantion on bassline for the main music theme. You may here Flea influence in...

I almost forget that I have a lovely fretless Squier Jazz Bass (long-time loan from a friend) and when you suddenly feel home sick it´s the right time to pick it up and play your national athem to lift up a spirit. In my case it was Czech national anthem. It has sad lyrics...

I just fall in love with Markbass Super Synth pedal. Two reasons: it has my name on it and creates earth-shaking, mind-blowing, speaker-torturing sounds. Also sensitivity and tracking are superb on this twin synth/octaver pedal. Check out some nasty bass lines from my demo below!

When I´ve heard it few years ago I fell in love instantly with the bassline from Massive Attack – Safe From Harm. Half-time drum pattern and sixteenth notes bass loop is just pure magic. The bassist behind is legendary beard man Leland Sklar. Well done. Enjoy it and play endlessly.

I was really surprised to hear that Pino Palladino has joined Trent Reznor (NIN) on 2013 tour. I know that Pino is versatile and one of the greatest bassplayers on the planet, but you know I have doubts about his style in NIN. Everything cleared out when I saw him performing with Trent. Man,...

I´ve been asked many times for bass transcription of amazing riffs in Audioslave – Show Me How to Live. So here it is. I transcribed main parts of the song – verse riff and chorus riff. Please, make an effort and try to figure out bassline for the guitar solo part. It´s not that...

I am talking about bassline from supersuccesful Robin Thicke single Blurred Lines (feat. T.I. and Pharrell). Simple, great sounding and effective bassline. Play it smoothly with tasteful sound and wear some smart dress. Just be classy and it will work.